That’s why you’re subduing the others in the family so as to not steal the limelight from Elliot. This ridiculous rule should have been abolished ages ago!”
“Watch your words, Henry. It is my grandson’s wedding soon and you mustn’t cause a ruckus. If you don’t wanna attend the wedding, you can leave.” Harriet didn’t budge an inch.
Hearing the stomping footsteps, Anastasia hastily sneaked into the wing. in which she watched a furious man leave the house. She could recognize the familiar face-he was none other than Elliot’s grandancle, as well as Tyler’s younger cousin.
Right then, Harriet’s voice pulled Anastasia back from her reverie. “Anastasia, come on in.”
Anastasia jumped a little, for she had not expected Harriet to notice her presence. She apologized as soon as she went inside. “I’m sorry, Grandma. It wasn’t on purpose.”
Harriet beckoned Anastasia to come over. “Come here, Anastasia. It doesn’t matter because you gotta know all these. You will take over my position and handle every household matter soon.”
The weight on Anastasia’s shoulders felt.
heavier when she heard that. Obviously, means and coercion were needed at times to administer such a big family.
“That’s my cousin-in-law. Elliot calls him Granduncle. It isn’t the first time asking me to allow their family to join the board of directors of Presgrave Group. And I’ve always refused to do that.” Harriet sighed before continuing, “I must separate work and my personal life. According to the family rules, the kids aren’t allowed to work in the Presgrave Group. We can help them to build their wealth, but we can’t share wealth. Do you get it?”
Anastasia nodded as she knew that there was a reason for such a rule to exist.
“They might think that I’ll pity them and bend the rules because of my old age. They keep forcing me to change it.. Anastasia, you’ll be the one managing this kind of matter, but I’m afraid that they will put you into a tough position due to your young age.” Harriet was feeling helpless.
Needless to say, Anastasia was already feeling the pressure as she nodded. “I will do my best to handle everything.”
“Of course, I’ll teach you how in future. Right now, all you have to do is to
prepare for the wedding. Don’t sweat about others,” soothed Harriet.
‘I will. Grandma, where’s Jared?”
“Nigel took him out early in the morning. They get along well.” Harriet broke into a smile.
“Then, shall we go out for a walk together? Anastasia decided to accompany the old woman to brighten her mood.
“Great idea. I’ll introduce you to other family members along our way too.” Then, they headed outside..
Every single time they bumped into the Presgraves, Harriet never failed to remember their names and relationship, impressing Anastasia with her sharp memory despite the old woman being in her 80s. While Anastasia was busy understanding more about her family, Elliot was busy welcoming some important guests from abroad.
At the same time, it was another same old day of cooping in the villa for Sophia,
who was dying from boredom in Villa
No. 58. Although Arthur was present as
well, he had been using his laptop in the
living room the whole time. When she was staring at the sea from the balcony, she heard a voice coming from
the courtyard. “Sophia.”
